H25.81Header code — not billable
Combined forms of age-related cataract
- Chapter
- 7. Diseases of the eye and adnexa
- Category
- H25
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category H25
H25Age-related cataractH25.0Age-related incipient cataractH25.01Cortical age-related cataractH25.011Cortical age-related cataract, right eyeYesH25.012Cortical age-related cataract, left eyeYesH25.013Cortical age-related cataract, bilateralYesH25.019Cortical age-related cataract, unspecified eyeYesH25.03Anterior subcapsular polar age-related cataractH25.031Anterior subcapsular polar age-related cataract, right eyeYesH25.032Anterior subcapsular polar age-related cataract, left eyeYesH25.033Anterior subcapsular polar age-related cataract, bilateralYesH25.039Anterior subcapsular polar age-related cataract, unsp eyeYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code H25.81?
H25.81 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Combined forms of age-related cataract.
Is H25.81 a billable code?
No. H25.81 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is H25.81 in?
H25.81 falls under Chapter 7: Diseases of the eye and adnexa.
When did H25.81 become effective?
H25.81 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to H25.81?
H25.81 belongs to category H25, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.